They had a 36-18 advantage in shots on goal, scored twice on the power play and grabbed a 4-0 victory.

So the plan tonight against Toronto is to do a lot of the same. While the Maple Leafs come in on a six-game winning streak, they also have the worst shot differential in the NHL at minus-8.8 per game, so Dallas wants to possess the puck, earn some power plays and cash in on opportunities.

"Last game was probably as complete a game as we've played, where we've defended well and offensively our transition attack was good, and then we finished some good opportunities," said Stars coach Lindy Ruff. "I think from a system standpoint, the quality of the&nbsp;chances (against) has gone down, the numbers of shots (against) has been lower and we haven't made some of the big individual mistakes. Last game, was all-around a good effort."

The Stars have some interesting numbers right now. They have scored on the power play in five straight games and appear to have fixed that part of their game. If they can mix a successful power play with the strong puck possession they displayed during a 5-0-2 run, there is the chance for another winning streak. However, if they get racing too fast, make bad decisions and turn the puck over, they'll struggle to get out of this 2-8-1 slump.

"I guess they're going in the net now, that's what's working," said Stars captain Jamie Benn. "A little bit of confidence. We feel comfortable out there. They just weren't going in the first half of the year. I just think we're shooting pucks and doing the right things now."

Ruff said the confidence factor can play a big part for the Stars. When the Stars pass the puck quickly and have confidence in their teammates, they spend less time in their own zone.

"It can definitely help," Ruff said. "It's been frustrating, because we've had a lot of good opportunities inside a game that haven't gone for us. We've started some games really well and all of a sudden a goal can go in and it's a little bit of a letdown."

Ruff said the Maple Leafs can actually serve as a great example for the Stars. Toronto lost four in a row before going on this six-game winning streak.

"Toronto had a tougher run than we did, and now they are one of the hotter teams in the league," Ruff said. "They've got good speed up front. They're a good transition team. Special teams have been good for them. They're clicking now."

Nikolai Kulemin-Nazem Kadri-Joffrey LupulMason Raymond-Peter Holland-Troy BodieCarter Ashton-Jay McClement-Colton OrrCarl Gunnarsson-Dion PhaneufCody Franson-Tim GleasonJake Gardiner-Morgan RiellyJonathan BernierBernier had 48 saves when the Stars lost a 3-2 OT game in Toronto earlier in the season.Depth forward Dustin Jeffrey cleared waivers Thursday and now can be sent to the minors. The Stars will likely keep him in Dallas today and then send him to Cedar Park to play with their AHL affiliate."He needs to go down and play," Ruff said. "He hasn't played enough, and I think when you play a limited amount, it's better to have those players playing. He'll get some confidence in his game and, if we need somebody, we're right here to get him back."

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